Kyrgyzstan’s 2027 Succession Recast: Japarov Distances From Tashiev as Legal Pressure Mounts
President Sadyr Japarov says he once planned for ex-security chief Kamchybek Tashiev to succeed him but changed course, while confirming he will seek a second term in January 2027. A prosecutorial appeal in the 'Letter of 75' case and eligibility restrictions tied to criminal records could significantly shape the presidential field.